Sundays  
Fincairn: Vigil 7pm, 9.30am
Altinure: Vigil 6pm, 10.30am
Ballymonie: Vigil 7.30pm, 11.30am
   
Week Days:  
Fincairn: 9.30am; Wed & Fri 8pm
Altinure: 10am; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 11am
Ballymonie: 10am

Sunday 27th July 2008

 

The Treasure We Have Found


“The farmer sells everything he owns and buys the field.” In the Gospel reading of this Sunday, Jesus is calling on us to look at our priorities and set them straight. And that’s easier said than done! How do we know what our priorities are? The first test is what we spend our time at. If, for example, a couple want to make their marriage a priority, each one must be willing to invest time in their relationship. This time needs to be regular, good, creative time. Many couples do not give that time to each other. The same is true of family life. Time is the first and greatest gift of parents to their children. The second test of priorities is what we are passionate about. There are many sports widows in our country because this is what so many men are passionate about rather than their sacred commitments to marriage and family life. We can also look at this in relation to our faith commitment and the time and energy we give to those with whom we worship God.


Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 27th July 2008

 

Parish Missal Readings (Year 1) p 325 & Proper p 1074

 

First Reading 1 Kings 3: 5.7-12
Told by God that he could have any gift he wanted, Solomon chose the gift of wisdom.

 

Second Reading Romans 8: 28-30
Those who love God can turn everything to their spiritual advantage.

 

Gospel Matthew 13: 44-52
What God offers us is so precious that it is worth everything we have.

 

 

 

LAST WEEKS COLLECTION
Thank you for your generosity

St Joseph’s £753 and £263
St Mary’s £765 and £250


READERS FOR ST. JOSEPH’S
Sat 2nd August Annemarie O’Kane Conor O’Kane
Sun 3rd August Emmet Kerlin Odhran Hassan

 

 

READERS FOR ST PETER & ST PAUL’S
Sat 2nd August Marie McCloskey
Sun 3rd August Patricia McTaggart

 

Readings Year A Part 2 pages 60 & 61 (brown book).

 



FRIDAY IS THE FIRST FRIDAY – There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Grotto Chapel on Monday from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

 

THE SICK – Fr John will attend his Sick on Monday in Teeavan and Carnanbane and on Thursday in Feeny and Drumcovitt.

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST JOSEPH’S
Sat 2nd August – Team 1 – Lauren Mullan, Rory Archibald, Cahan Brolly, Shane Murphy, Brenna Archibald
Sun 3rd August – Team 2 (weekdays) – Sorcha O’Hara, Liam Eoin Campbell, Desmond Lynch, Conor Murphy, Oran Cassidy

 

 

ALTAR SERVERS FOR ST. PETER & ST PAUL’S
Starting Sun 3rd August – Aidan Burke, Kiernan McCormick, Sean O’Connor, Fintan O’Hara, Liam O’Hara

BAPTISM – We welcome into God’s family: Cara Louise Lynch, 11 Clanna Rury, Claudy

 

 

PARISH WORKERS FOR AUGUST – ST JOSEPH’S

Collectors – Sat night – John McCullagh and Liam McLaughlin
Sun morn – Patsy McGrellis and Sean Campbell

 

Cleaners – Kathy Lynch (Knockan), Anne Lynch, Celine Rogers, Collette Hasson and Margaret Coll

 

Flowers – Mary O’Neill and Roisin Lynch

 

 

FEASTS THIS WEEK:

 


Tuesday 29th – St Martha – the sister of Lazarus and Mary is a woman of faith who made her profession of faith in Christ as the Son of God, and in the Resurrection. She is patron of innkeepers, cooks and dieticians

 

Thursday 31st – St Ignatius of Loyola, Priest. 1491-1556 – from the north of Spain, founded the Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits. By the time of his death the Society had spread widely and had over a thousand members. His great theme was the service of God and God’s greater glory. The experience of his conversion led to his writing of the Spiritual Exercises.

 

Friday 1st August – St Alphonsus Ligouri – He was a Bishop and doctor of the Church. 1696 – 1787 – founder of the Redemptorist Congregation, taught much on moral theology and the spiritual life. He is remembered as a popular teacher and influential writer of theology.



FEENY BAND – UNFURLING OF NEW BANNER
Thursday 31st July at 8.00pm in St Joseph’s Hall. Tea and refreshments will be served afterwards. Everyone welcome.

 

 


PARK RECYCLING CENTRE IS NOW OPENED DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

Monday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Tuesday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Wednesday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Thursday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Friday 8.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday 8.00am to 5.00pm

 


Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th August 2008. For young people aged 16-35 – an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet new friends. Donation only. Free buses available from around the country. For more information contact 01 675 3690, or check our websites: www.youth2000.ie or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com

 

 

SUMMER WALKS IN THE LIMAVADY BOROUGH

 


Information on Summer Walks Programme is now available from Limavady Tourist Information Centre.


Dates: Sunday 27th July (Binevenagh Forest) and Sunday 24th August (Glenshane Forest)
Time 10.30am from Central Primary School Car Park, Limavady.
More information from: tourism@limavady.gov.uk
Or telephone 028 777 60307

 


 

 

NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEKS BULLETIN should be left with Josephine before 7.30pm on Wednesday evening, tel 77781627 or email to johassan@btinternet.com